Recipes by The Happiest Belly

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	Grilled Tilapia with Mango Salsa by The Happiest Belly Grilled Tilapia with Mango SalsaI couldn't believe my eyes the other day when I was at the local grocery store and saw fresh tilapia for $3.99/lb. I knew I had some fresh mangoes in my fruit bowl at home just waiting to be pureed into baby food for my daughter ~ stealing one to make fresh mango salsa couldn't hurt! I came right home…	2 votes 1 review 2 comments 5795 views
	Crab Rangoon by The Happiest Belly Crab RangoonThere's nothing better than a delicious appetizer! Crab rangoon happens to be one of my favorites when we order Chinese, so I knew I had to learn to make it at home. I could probably even eat an entire meal of just these delicious little dumplings! They are crispy on the outside and filled with a savory and sweet mixture…	1 vote 1076 views
	Warm Bacon Spinach Salad by The Happiest Belly Warm Bacon Spinach SaladWe adore bacon in our house! I keep a package in the fridge and a package in the freezer and use it in so many different recipes. Typical dinners at our house include a mixed salad of baby greens with my standard balsamic vinaigrette (search sidebar for recipe). I wanted to switch things up a little bit one…	1 vote 504 views
	Technique Tuesday: Frying Chicken by The Happiest Belly Fried chicken is one of those super-comfort foods that can instantly make you feel warm and loved. I love making it on cold, rainy days alongside macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes (hello carbs!). The crust on the chicken is crunchy and flavorful, and the chicken beneath is juicy and tender. Perfectly fried chicken is one of…	1 vote 792 views
	Honey Dijon Grilled Chicken Wraps by The Happiest Belly My husband is a huge fan of these chicken wraps which really surprised me at first because they are completely loaded with raw vegetables! This is one of my favorite things to make for a quick dinner~ it's got all sorts of crunchy, fresh vegetables, but it also has deliciously marinated chicken, pepper jack cheese and, of course,…	1 vote 797 views
	Simply Sauteed Spinach by The Happiest Belly Simply Sauteed SpinachMy husband has never been a fan of spinach until I prepared it in my absolute favorite way for him as a side dish to accompany risotto. In my humble opinion, fresh spinach is the only way to go. Lightly sauteed with a quick dressing of lemon juice and oil, this recipe will convince even the most dedicated…	1 vote 785 views
	Halloween Candy Bars by The Happiest Belly Halloween Candy Bars Revisited!So every Halloween my husband and I buy WAY too much candy! We are left with mountains of mini everything; usually a variety that includes M&Ms, Reese's peanut butter cups, Hershey bars, Snickers and Twix. We usually end up taking the leftovers to work or, somewhat unfortunately, eating them all…	1 vote 864 views
	Technique Tuesday: Perfect Pizza Dough by The Happiest Belly Technique Tuesday: Perfect Pizza DoughBelow is a picture of my homemade deep dish sausage and mushroom pizza. It is hands-down my husband's favorite meal, and it is really not all that difficult to make. Homemade pizza dough is easier than you think to make...it requires very few ingredients and only a few little techniques. You can…	1 vote 2300 views
	Technique Tuesday: Macaroni and Cheese by The Happiest Belly Technique Tuesday: Macaroni and CheesePerfect macaroni and cheese is one of those delicious, soul-warming dishes that just makes you happy all over. I make it often with barbecue or with burgers and switch around the cheeses to get some variety. I typically don't bake my macaroni and cheese (mostly because it's just a timesaver), but…	2 votes 737 views
	Mexican Chicken Soup by The Happiest Belly Recently it's gotten quite a bit colder where I live, so I started craving soup. To satisfy my craving I improvised this quick and delicious spicy chicken soup. When I gave birth to my daughter, my neighbor was kind enough to bring me a soup that was very similar to this one, and it was exactly what I needed! So when I was thinking…	2 votes 442 views